ENTRY CONDITIONS

1.  To be eligible to enter a competitor must comply with the LUGC qualifications, namely:-

(a) he must be of amateur status as defined by the R&A.

(b) he must be a member of an affiliated Club in the County Union or must have been born in the county and be a member of an affiliated Club in another county.

(c) entrants must have attained the age of 55 years before the closing date for the competition (1st March 2025).

2. Entrants must not exceed WHS Handicap Index of 12.4 on the date of entry.

3. Where entries are excessive, they will be reduced as follows:

(a) higher handicaps (exact) will be set aside.

(b) any ties for last place will be decided by ballot.

(c) players eliminated will be placed on a waiting list in handicap (exact) order.

4. All matches in the Senior Matchplay Championship will be played off scratch, and all preliminary/Round 1 losers will go into the draw for the Consolation Plate Matchplay competition.

5. All matches within the Plate competition will be played off handicap (full difference).

6. The Draw(s), which will be on the LUGC website, will be updated asap following notification of results and no later than 48hrs after each specified round completion date.

7. Matches will be arranged between the competitors and if a green fee is charged the cost should be shared between the two players.

8. All competitors must comply with Rule 4.1 (Form and Make of Clubs). The player's clubs must conform with this rule and the provisions, specifications and interpretations therein.

9. Competitors will be required to play with golf balls, which are on the current R&A list. 

10. Competitors must walk at all times during a stipulated round. The use of buggies will be prohibited unless supported by a medical certificate.             

11. Use of mobile phones will be in accordance with current England Golf Policy.

12. All disputes will be settled by the Competition Committee whose decision will be final.

13. The Main and Plate matchplay finals will take place on Wednesday 20th August 2025 at Woodhall Spa GC as part of President's Day.

Entry Fee: £10 to be paid online or by BACS to:

Lincolnshire Golf Ltd

Sort code: 20-63-28

Account No: 53828131

Ref: Surname (Matchplay)

Email entry form to: competitionssecretary@lugc.co.uk  

Closing Date: 1st March 2025

Draw sheet will be published on the LUGC website by 8th March 2025